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Geological & Earth Sciences at San Diego State University

Geological & Earth Sciences at San Diego State University

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at San Diego State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

San Diego State University is located in San Diego, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at San Diego State University.

Online & Distance Learning at San Diego State University

Online coursework is an option at San Diego State University. Of 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at San Diego State University

These rankings give you a sense of how San Diego State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from San Diego State University

Students who complete San Diego State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,297

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from San Diego State University comes in at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at San Diego State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at San Diego State University are 50% women (7) and 50% men (7).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at San Diego State University

Among the 6 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at San Diego State University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

San Diego State University gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at San Diego State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, lower than the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at San Diego State University

Among the 7 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at San Diego State University, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

San Diego State University gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at San Diego State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at San Diego State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at San Diego State University

Of the 1 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at San Diego State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

San Diego State University gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at San Diego State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at San Diego State University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Geological & Earth Sciences Concentrations at San Diego State University

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at San Diego State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 13
Geophysics & Seismology 1

Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at San Diego State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $119,992
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Hydrologists $96,513
Hydrologic Technicians $92,011
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $58,500

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